In Loving Memory of Wesley Blake Bowen: Dothan Community Mourns Tragic Loss

Dothan, Ala. — The Dothan-area community is mourning the tragic loss of 33-year-old Wesley Blake Bowen, who died Friday morning after being apparently shot while driving along a busy highway. According to Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd, Bowen was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident, which has been officially classified as a murder.

Police reports indicate that Bowen’s vehicle ultimately ended up in a retention pond along Ross Clark Circle near Fortner Street. Witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene immediately after the incident. Dothan police took several people of interest into custody approximately an hour later, though authorities have not yet named any official suspects.

Coroner Byrd confirmed that Bowen’s body will be transported to a forensic lab for further examination to assist investigators in determining the full circumstances surrounding his death. Law enforcement officials are actively reviewing evidence, speaking with witnesses, and following leads in the ongoing investigation.

Family, friends, and members of the Dothan community are grappling with the sudden and violent loss of Bowen, a life cut tragically short. Loved ones remember him for his presence, his relationships, and the positive impact he had on those around him.

As authorities continue their work, the community is asked to keep Bowen’s family in their thoughts and prayers. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and his loss serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of supporting one another through times of tragedy.